Bronx-based metallic hardcore band XTINGUISH THE CODE has released a new video for "Falling Down," a track from the band's second album, "The Conflict," out now via Grey Matter Records.
Formed in 2019 with NYHC running through their DNA, XTINGUISH THE CODE currently comprises bassist Dusty Onita (APPARITION, 4 IN THA CHAMBER), drummer Nate Boogie (LAKE LANIER, NO WEAPON, MAAFA), guitarist The Professor G Flava (APPARITION, NO WEAPON, WAIST IN FLESH, GEMINI METHOD) and vocalist BJ Allen (ZERO TRUST, FULL SCALE RIOT, GMK). The band delivers streetwise, energetic, beatdown-driven and groove-based hardcore infused with elements of metal and hip-hop, and has shared stages with D.R.I., SWORN ENEMY, DOWNSET, MADBALL, LIFE OF AGONY and SICK OF IT ALL, among others.
Following their debut, "Step To My World" (2021), and the subsequent "Matter Of Fact" EP (2023) — both via 1054 Records — XTINGUISH THE CODE signed with Grey Matter Records for "The Conflict." The album marks the band's first release with new drummer Nate Boogie and vocalist BJ Allen, and is also its first conceptual release, crafting a story that touches on working-class solidarity and global awakening. Each song is meant to portray a person's transformation from an ordinary resident into a radicalized citizen. The record was recorded, mixed and mastered by Joe Kusak at Amplitude Recording, with former vocalist Kevin Lugo contributing guest vocals on the track "Safe Space." "The Conflict" is aimed at fans of INCENDIARY, BURN, E-TOWN CONCRETE, BACKTRACK, MERAUDER, BULLDOZE, SWORN ENEMY, DOWNSET and MADBALL.
The video for "Falling Down," the album's tense, succinct closing track, was filmed by Jojo Moran. "'Falling Down' is about a citizen reaching their final breaking point," vocalist BJ Allen said of the song.
XTINGUISH THE CODE continues to play regularly across the NYC metropolitan area, with new dates booked into the fall, including shows in Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and across New York.
XTINGUISH THE CODE Live:
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2026 | Clearfield, PA | Upstage Music Fest @ Clearfield Events Building |
| August 15, 2026 | Brooklyn, NY | Tribute To Kevin Scondotto @ Lucky 13 Saloon |
| September 12, 2026 | Herkimer, NY | Polish Community Center |
| October 10, 2026 | San Juan, PR | The Congress Hardcore Community |
| October 31, 2026 | Queens, NY | TV Eye |
"The Conflict" is out now on LP, CD and digitally.
Watch & Order: Video for "Falling Down" on YouTube · Grey Matter Records webshop · Bandcamp